The Los Banos Fire Department, along with the Merced County Fire Department, responded to a report of house fire at approximately 9 p.m. Jan. 18 at a residence located on the 700 Block of Manchester Drive.
According to Los Banos Fire Chief Paul Tualla, upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the front of the residence. Firefighters conducted an aggressive fire attack while also searching the interior of the home, as there were reports of people inside. Fortunately, no victims were found within the home and were later accounted for.
The fire was contained to the front living room area of the house. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
